A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-24 - 1917-08-25
Summary:

Screening of 'The Shielding Shadow' (5th & 6th episodes) featuring of Grace Darmond, Leon Barry and Ralph Kellard, Max Linder in 'Max, Victim of the Clutching Hand', British, French & American Gazettes

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-19 - 1918-01-19
Summary:

Tonight, the successful Pathe serial, 'The Mystery of the Double Cross,' 13th and 14th episodes, 'The Face of the Stranger' and 'The Hidden Brand,' featuring Mollie King and Leon Barry. Also 'The Great War' (no. 14), British Gazette (no. 432) and Max…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-07-10 - 1918-07-13
Summary:

July 11-13. 'The Seven Pearls' episode 9 'The Warning on the Wire.' Episode 10 'The Hold Up.' Max Linder's great two-part comedy 'A Doctor in Spite of Himself.' British Gazette No. 451.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-11 - 1918-07-13
Summary:

July 11th, 12th and 13th, 'The Seven Pearls' episode 9, 'The Warning on the Wire' and episode 10, 'The Hold-Up.' Also Max Linder's great two-part comedy, 'A Doctor in Spite of Himself' and British Gazette No. 481. Booking at Anderson's.

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-12
Summary:

At the Victoria Theatre, the 9th and 10th episodes of 'The Seven Pearls' were shown, featuring Molly King. Film plot included. Interesting items including Max Linder film, British Gazette and Pathe colour film 'Spitzbergen' will be exhibited.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-11-01 - 1918-11-02
Summary:

November 1st and 2nd, 9.15 performance, the final episode of 'The Hidden Hand.' Also the great new 2-part comedy, 'Max in a Taxi' and Les Aldo-Pini, with change of programme. Booking at Anderson's. November 1 Remarks: Another ad. on page 10. Showing also American Gazette…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-11-01
Summary:

Last night, at the Victoria Theatre, the last episode of 'The Hidden Hand' was screened. A film which is attractive because of its beautiful Egyptian setting is 'Cupid v. Woman's Rights.' Besides the British and American Gazettes, the programme includes 'Max in a…

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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-12-18 - 1918-12-30
Summary:

December 28-31. Performance. 'The Walls of Jericho' in 5 parts. Max Linder in 'Max Wants a Divorce.' British Gazette No.482. December 28-30 at 4.30 p.m. 'Jack and the Beanstalk.'

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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-28 - 1918-12-31
Summary:

December 28th, 29th, 30th and 31st, 9.15 p.m. performance, 'The Walls of Jericho' in 5 parts. Also Max Linder in 'Max Wants a Divorce' and British Gazette No. 482. Saturday, December 28th and Monday, December 30th at 4.30 p.m., 'Jack and the Beanstalk.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-12-28 - 1918-12-28
Summary:

Performances at 9:15 p.m. 'The Walls of Jericho' from 28th to 31st December. Performance by Max Linder in 'Max Wants a Divorce.' British gazette no. 482 is included. 'Jack and the Beanstalk' on Saturday, 28th and Monday, 30th December.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-12-30
Summary:

There is a most excellent programme now running at the Coronet Theatre. It will continue for two nights more. The principal attraction is the splendid five-part film, 'The Walls of Jericho,' adapted from Alfred Sutro's play and featuring William Breese. Film synopsis included.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-12-30 - 1918-12-30
Summary:

Performances at 9:15 p.m. including 'The Walls of Jericho' in 5 parts from 28th to 31st December. Performance by Max Linder in 'Max Wants a Divorce.' British gazette no. 482 is included. 'Jack and the Beanstalk' on Saturday, 28th and Monday, 30th December at 4:30 p.…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-12-31 - 1918-12-31
Summary:

New Year's day performances. 'Jack and the Beanstalk,' British Gazette No. 482. William Fox's Super-production. 'The Walls of Jericho' by Alfred Sutro. Max Linder in 'Max Wants a Divorce.' Booking at Robinson's. Pathe's Super film 'New York…

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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-12-31 - 1918-12-31
Summary:

Tonight, 'The Walls of Jericho' in 5 parts. Max Linder in 'Max Wants a Divorce.' British Gazette No.482.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-01 - 1919-01-01
Summary:

New Year's day performances: 2 p.m., 'Jack and the Beanstalk'; 6 and 9.15 p.m., British Gazette No. 482, William Fox's super-production 'The Walls of Jericho' by Alfred Sutro and Max Linder in 'Max Wants a Divorce.' Booking at Robinson's for 2 and 9.…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-10-15 - 1919-10-17
Summary:

Prior arrangements make it possible for us to show William Fox's Red-Blooded Western Comedy Drama, 'The Blue Streak' at the Coronet. October 15 remarks: William High and Violet Palmer in 'The Blue Streak.' 'Max Wishes He Hadn't' British Gazette No. 563.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-15 - 1919-10-17
Summary:

October 15th, 16th and 17th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., for two nights more, William Nigh and Violet Palmer in 'The Blue Streak.' Also 'Max Wishes He Hadn't' and British Gazette No. 563. Usual prices. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-10-15 - 1919-10-17
Summary:

October 15, 16 and 17 at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., for three nights only, William Nigh and Violet Palmer in 'The Blue Streak.' 'Max Wishes He Hadn't' and British Gazette No. 563. Usual prices. Booking at Robinson's.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-06-26 - 1920-06-26
Summary:

Today, Charming Bessie Love in 'A Daughter of the Poor.' Max Linder comedy and British Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-04-12 - 1923-04-14
Summary:

The Coronet: Wed. to Mon. at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Max Linder in 'The Three Must Get Theres.' The Star: Thur. to Sat. at 5.30 and 9.15, Alice Joyce in 'Cousin Kate.' April 12-13 Remarks: The Star - Also showing 'The Rent Dodgers,' and British Gazette.